2004-01-04 More for 2004

Why does a shadow hang over the manger despite Christmas's pleasant images? What is God's ultimate purpose for believers? This New Year's message explores why God paid such a huge price—because like any good parent, He has a life He desires to give His children. Discover how Romans 8:29 reveals God's agenda: conforming us to Christ's likeness through transformation starting in our minds. Learn three principles from Philippians 3 for having "more in 2004": Christian life is about progress not perfection, the past doesn't matter because the cross offers freedom to forget it, and mature believers must determine to let God's thinking influence their thinking. Explore how all living flows from beliefs shaping thoughts producing emotions and actions, why repentance simply means changing your mind when encountering truth, and how to evaluate progress across multiple life areas.